Catalog Description: Fundamental bounds of Shannon theory and their application. Source and channel coding theorems. Galois field theory, algebraic error-correction codes. Private and public-key cryptographic systems.
Units: 3
Prerequisites: STAT 200A; and EL ENG 226 recommended.
Formats:
Fall: 3 hours of lecture per week
Spring: 3 hours of lecture per week
Grading basis: letter
Final exam status: Written final exam conducted during the scheduled final exam period
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